hard-working
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Now, it’s known for incredible lamb, cheese, wine and fruit inspired by the natural, high-quality, hard-working traditions of generations of Māori.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
“The community looks at us as a negative presence, but in reality, we’re hard-working, dedicated family people.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Shaw described her younger brother as a hard-working joiner and a huge Derby County fan.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
In the 1970s, when they won their only two NBA titles, the Knicks were known as a "blue-collar, hard-working, tough-minded team," according to Adam Criblez, author of a book on the squad.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
The Ashidas were a part of the Holcomb community everyone appreciated—a family likably high-spirited, yet hard-working and neighborly and generous, though they didn’t have much to be generous with.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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